There are 6 ways to get from Ironbridge to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 49m£92–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
7h 53m£37–62Drive 159.2 mi
- Drive from Ironbridge to Penrithcar 159.2 mi
3h 5m£40–57Bus, train via Crewe
- Take the bus from The Bentlands Jct to Bus Stationbus 437
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 41m£52–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 5A / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to Penrith North Lakestrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 41m£52–83Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Manchester Piccadillytrain Birmingham International - Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
6h 26m£62–103
Ironbridge to Penrith by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ironbridge to Penrith is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Ironbridge to Penrith is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ironbridge to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from Wyvern and arriving at Rail Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Ironbridge to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Shifnal and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Ironbridge and Penrith is 182 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ironbridge to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Ironbridge to Penrith, including transfers.
Ironbridge to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Ironbridge to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.
The best way to get from Ironbridge to Penrith is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 7h 53m.
What companies run services between Ironbridge, Telford and Wrekin, England and Penrith, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakes every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wyvern to Rail Station via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 53m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Wolverhampton to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Crewe to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Stafford to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–80
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Wellington (Shropshire) to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01691 780212
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
Bus from The Bentlands Jct to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Tanat Valley Coaches
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from The Bentlands Jct to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
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Booking & Getting There
Ironbridge to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Ironbridge to Penrith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ironbridge to Penrith is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Ironbridge to Penrith.
There are 856+ hotels available in Penrith.